Last updated on September 6, 2026

Average rent in
Beacon, NY

Median rent

Median rent in Beacon

$2,900/mo

decreased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Beacon is $2,900 per month as of September 2026. This is 53% above the national average rent, or $1,000 more per month.

$3.06

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Beacon

34

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Beacon rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Beacon, NY

Average rent prices in Beacon have increased by 7% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Beacon, NY

Rent prices in Beacon vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Beacon is $2,950, whereas a house costs $3,425. 1-bedroom apartments in Beacon run $2,500 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,650.

Listings

Studio

$1,950

1%

50%

1 bedroom

$2,400

2%

8%

2 bedroom

$3,650

No Change

9%

3 bedroom

$3,775

9%

29%

4 bedroom

$4,200

2%

31%

Studio

Average rent

$1,950

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

50%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,650

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,775

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

29%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,200

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

31%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Beacon, NY, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Beacon, NY compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Beacon and Fishkill by all bedroom counts and property types.

Beacon

Median rent price$2,900
increased by53%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,572
increased by35%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Beacon, NY is 13% higher than the median rent in Fishkill, NY.

Discover rentals in Beacon, NY

13 Falconer St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Beacon

Apartment for rent

4 Colonial Rd #96 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Beacon

Residential Lease, Beacon, NY

4 Colonial Rd #96, Beacon, NY 12508

2 beds

1 bath

$2,400

Condo for rent

6 Colonial Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Beacon

Condo for rent

11 E Willow St #11 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Beacon

3 beds

1 bath

$3,000

Apartment for rent

Available Oct 15

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Frequently asked questions for Beacon, NY

Quick answers to common questions about the Beacon rental market.

How much is rent in Beacon?

The average rent in Beacon is $2,900 per month as of September 5, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Beacon?

Average rent prices in Beacon have increased by 7% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.

How does Beacon rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Beacon is 53% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,000 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Beacon?

To comfortably afford rent in Beacon, you'd need to earn approximately $116,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Beacon?

January offers the best rental deals in Beacon, with rents running approximately 16% lower than September, which sees the highest prices. This seasonal pattern creates clear timing advantages for renters throughout the year.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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